Cts Corporation · NYSE:CTS

Cts — Investor Presentation (August 2007)

35 slides from Cts's investor presentation, Aug 6, 2007

  1. Slide 1: Investor Presentation August 2007

    August 2007 I n vestor Presentation www.ctscorp.com

  2. Slide 2: Safe Harbor Statement

    This presentation contains statements that are, or may be deemed to be, forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, any financial or other guidance, statements that reflect ou

  3. Slide 3: Global Operations

    Automotive Electronic Components EMS Operations Global Operations

  4. Slide 4: Segments and Sales by Market

    Based on last four quarter sales through June 2007 Total CTS EMS 60% Components & Sensors 40% Computer/ Medical 2% Segments Automotive 25% Communications 6% Other 7% Communications 16% Computer 22% Industrial/ Medical 15% Defense/ Aerospace 7% Sales By Market

  5. Slide 5: Sales Diversification

    Based on origin of sales Regions Customers Top 2 Low Cost Manufacturing 44% Very Diversified Customer and Geographic Base Sales Diversification

  6. Slide 6: Growth Drivers 2007-2010

    Overall Organic Growth Target: 6% - 9% – Automotive (Double-digit growth) • Asian customers (Toyota, Honda, Chery) • New products and product extensions (e.g. Smart Actuators and Turbochargers) • Tighter emissions regulations (for light vehicles and adjacent/commercial markets) – Electronic Componen

  7. Slide 7: Automotive Products Strategy

    Strategy Aggressively expand product base. Content growth > unit growth. Broaden customer base. Leverage product/market strength into Asian market. Penetrate adjacent / commercial markets. Targeting Double-Digit Growth Automotive Products • – • • •

  8. Slide 8: Accelerator Pedal Module: Awarded 55 Platforms

    • CTS currently supplies 10 major customers in North America, Europe and Asia. • New wins include seven recently announced awards from Chery. Total Available Market (Including Pedal Sensors) $150 $223 $266 $361 $381 $330 CTS Accelerator Pedal Modules Offer Performance, Quality and Cost Advantages CT

  9. Slide 9: Asian Automotive Growth

    CTS Sales $ in Millions Actual 10 Year Projected Growth In Vehicle Sales (17M Units) Asian Automotive Growth Asia Over 50% of Growth China regulations driving local content CTS Operations in Taiwan and China New Zhongshan facility fully operational

  10. Slide 10: Electronic Components: Leveraging Growth Opportunities

    Strategy Focus on higher margin engineered components. Launch innovative and differentiating new products. Expand into new customers and applications. Leverage our global footprint and Asian manufacturing. • • • • Leveraging Growth Opportunities Electronic Components

  11. Slide 11: Electronic Components Sales: Diversified Product/Market Portfolio

    Frequency Components/Modules PRODUCTS Communications (Primarily Infrastructure Applications) MARKETS Based on 2006 Sales Ceramic Filters Resistor Diversified Product/Market Portfolio PZT Switches Consumer Industrial/Other (incl. Hydrophones/Printers) Computer Medical Defense/Aerospace Electronic Com

  12. Slide 12: Electronic Components - Communications Infrastructure

    WiMAX Optical Networking Cellular Repeaters Wireless Base Station Satellite Communications Infrastructure Sales $ Millions OCXO RF Module Filter Electronic Components - Communications Infrastructure

  13. Slide 13: Electronics Manufacturing Solutions Strategy

    i Target customers with complex needs. i Offer full-service flexibility. i Leverage geographic footprint. – Global sourcing. – Local NPI Ù global completion. Strategy Electronics Manufacturing Solutions

  14. Slide 14: EMS Industry Customer Tiers

    CUSTOMER Characteristics/Needs EMS Companies EMS Industry TIER 1 4 Large/Global > $2B 4 Optimized to Low Mix - High Volume TIER 2 4 Medium/ Regional/Global $200 - $2B 4 Optimized to High Mix - Medium Volume TIER 3/4 4 Small/Regional < $200M 4 Optimized to High Mix - Low Volume g Large OEMs g Low Mix

  15. Slide 15: Improved Customer/Market Mix EMS Business

    Communications Industrial Medical Computer First Half 2007 Aerospace/ Defense Added 20 new customers in 2006 Improved Customer/Market Mix EMS Business

  16. Slide 16: Financial Summary

    Financial Summary Definitions and reconciliation of non-GAAP financial terms are included in the Appendix of this presentation and on CTS’ Web site at www.ctscorp.com

  17. Slide 17: New Products/Acquisition Driving Sales Growth

    $ in Millions First Half New Products/Acquisition Driving Sales Growth Sales

  18. Slide 18: Earnings Growing Faster Than Revenues

    GAAP* * Includes $0.05 for one-time investigation costs / professional fees. Earnings Growing Faster Than Revenues $0.71 $0.75 EPS

  19. Slide 19: Expense Leverage Contributing to Earnings Growth

    12.5% 13.0% Expense Leverage Contributing to Earnings Growth S,G&A and R&D Expenses (Percent of Sales)

  20. Slide 20: Efficient Utilization of Capital

    Capital Expenditures Controllable Working Capital* * Controllable Working Capital Defined as Accounts Receivable + Inventories - Accounts Payable. Normal Level 3% Target 13% Efficient Utilization of Capital 4% Balance Sheet Management

  21. Slide 21: Strong Free Cash Flow Indicates Quality of Earnings

    $ in Millions Strong Free Cash Flow Indicates Quality of Earnings Net Earnings and Free Cash Flow

  22. Slide 22: Strong Balance Sheet

    Current Capital Structure Total Debt to Capitalization 195 Total Debt Cash Debt to Capitalization 66 Equity Strong Balance Sheet Supports Growth and Shareholder Value Initiatives Capital Structure

  23. Slide 23: Growth Strategies are Working

    • Positioned in high-growth markets. • Positive cash flow to fund growth. • Leverageable capacity and operating structure. • Strong balance sheet and conservative capital structure. Growth Strategies are Working Expect EPS Growth > Sales Growth Value Proposition

  24. Slide 24: Appendix

    APPENDIX

  25. Slide 25: Automotive

    ® ® Automotive EC EMS Customers

  26. Slide 26: Automotive Product Applications

    Position Sensors: Air Intake Exhaust Gas Re-circulating Accelerator Pedal Modules: Pedal Position Sensors Fuel Level Sensing Seat Belt Tension Sensors Electronic Throttle Sensors Electric Actuators: Active Manifolds Turbochargers Diesel Systems Automotive Product Applications

  27. Slide 27: EMS Product Applications

    Medical Devices & Equipment Defense & Aerospace Storage Infrastructure Communications Infrastructure Industrial Applications Pain Management Glucose Monitoring CO 2 Cabinets Blood Analysis Ophthalmology Heart Defibrillator Thermal Weapons Secure Phone System Radar Systems Defense Comms RAID Card GSM

  28. Slide 28: Electronic Components Product Applications

    Resistor & Frequency Products Frequency Filters and RF Modules for Infrastructure Variable Resistors, Encoders & Switches Router Storage Test System Game Controller Server Instrument Piezoelectric Medical Ultrasound Wide Format Inkjet Printer Head Undersea Energy Exploration WiMAX Wireless Base Stat

  29. Slide 29: Major CTS Competitors

    Electronic Components PRODUCTS Automotive Products Frequency Products - Infrastructure Ceramic Filters Resistor Networks Electronics Manufacturing Services COMPETITION AB Electronics, Alps, Bosch, Delphi, Denso, Hella, Mikuni, SiemensVDO C-MAC, M/A Com, Mtron, Raltron, Pericom, Sirenza, Vectron, Z-C

  30. Slide 30: Electric Actuators

    § Initial growth with torque motor technology on active manifolds § Brushless DC motor technology extends application and torque range to multiple powertrain applications - Integrated drive and sensor electronics - Brushless reliability Total Available Market $ in Millions Integration of CTS sensor

  31. Slide 31: Electronic Components - Piezo Electronic Elements

    Sales $ in Millions Medical Ultrasound Wide Format Inkjet Printer Head Undersea Energy Exploration Technology : - Superior piezo ceramic material - Photolithographic capabilities - Ultra-Thin - High dielectric Electronic Components - Piezo Electronic Elements

  32. Slide 32: Overall ROIC Improvement on Track

    OPERATING MARGIN AFTER-TAX (NOPAT Margin) INVESTED CAPITAL TURNOVER 2003 2004 2005 4% 2% 6% 8% 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 ROIC 10% 12% 4.0 2006 Target Adjusted Return on Invested Overall ROIC Improvement on Track 4.0% 6.3% 7.5% EMS Components & Sensors 7.9% Capital (ROIC)

  33. Slide 33: Financial Summary

    Note: Data shown excludes all restructuring and related one-time charges, asset impairments, customer reimbursement, income tax adjustment and material asset gains, except adjusted EBITDA, which includes the customer reimbursement only. Financial Summary

  34. Slide 34: Other Financial Data - Income Statement

    Note: Data shown excludes restructuring costs, income tax adjustments related to repatriation and material asset gains. Other Financial Data - Income Statement

  35. Slide 35: Other Financial Data - Balance Sheet Metrics

    Other Financial Data - Balance Sheet Metrics CTS Corporation Appendix CTS Corporation Reconciliation of Diluted Earnings Per Share to Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share Full Year Q3 Q2 Q1 Q4 Q2 Earnings per share $ 0.16 $ 0.14 $ 0.13 $ 0.19 $ 0.10 $ 0.53 $ 0.53 $ 0.36 $ (0.54 ) Tax affected charges

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